The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-31

the soil as we'll as factories. and we want new
markets, not at the cost of neglecting to protect
The nearestapproach to question between the
two parties has been the tariff. and thereon the
Democrats are considerably more divided than
the Republicans They are not strong enough
to make free-frade issue against the kepub-
lican doctrine of protection, and will not do So"
You served long time as chairman Of the
committee on foreign relations"
Yes, for some years. succeeded Mr.. Sum-
when the complications ensued which re-
suited in conflict between General Grant and
himself. I had been next to Mr. Sumner on
that committee for a long time, and wa >ced
in the position so as to become chairman ne
committee at Mr.. Summers own request. or
my return from Russia. and on coming lck
into the Senate, Mr.. Sumner was very kind to
me, and requested the caucus to put me on the
foreign relations committee, and next to him. SO
that in case he should be removed or be away
would succeed TO the Craftsmanship.
Mr.. Sumner was very able and very erratic
man. He was fond of controversy, and thrlved
best in the combat upon new and radical ques-
tions. At the time of the San Domingo contro-
versy legislation upon war questions was prac-
ticaly at al end, and Sumner found an oppor-
tunity to differ from the executive upon this
question. Had he been consulted by General
Grant he might have taken different course.
Be that as it may, he took exceptions to the
called upon by his brother Senators to relin-
quish the craftsmanship of the committee which
had to DEAL with that subject. | never spoke to
General Grant upon the subject of the San
Domingo treaty in my life before was made
chairman. but the wisdom of his proposition as
to the annexations of that island / had never
questioned. had frequently talked with Ben
Wade about the matter who was one of the
commissioners sent down by the General, and
he impressed me SO favorably with his argu-
ments that was earnestly in favor OF annexa
ton long before Ar. Sumner began his attack. -
sMr. Sumner felt his removal keenly, sup
pose2n
cit never affected our relations particularly,
but he was doubt very much hurt Indeed,
he seemed soured ever after that controversy be-
gan. He was strong party man. and naturally
felt lonesome after cutting loose from his party
associates and finding no better companion than
Carl Schurz. have always found it difficult for
men to stand political disappointment If John
G.. Calhoun, whom favored for the Presidency
in 1924. had been elected, he would have been a
very different man. Henry Clay never got over
his defeat for the Presidency, and with al
most all other public men / ever knew. dis
appointment tinctures their whole lives"
what of the future of the partiesl"
THAT is hard TO say have not lost faith IN
| the power and purpose of the Republican organ
| ization 1t has made great mistakes. and none
greater than within the last few years, but it has
| great history and wonderful recuperative pow
| ers. If it should cease running after hereses
and arrange itself under bold and energetic
| leadership, it will win the next election, but
| these arc requisites for success. The American
| people love courageous men. They want some
| thing practical. The theoretical may do for the
dreamers but the great heart of the people car
| only be warmed to something that means reward
! The rank and file Of either party wants to SET
| the Offices filled by its members when it wins
/ and the village postmaster is to them AS signif
cant badge Of triumph as the presidency"
| wv here do we find an eXamplep
| fright in PENNSYLVANIA. Tho election of Mr.
| Quay as United States Senator is one of the mos
| significant l could give you Mr.. Quay Is very
| able and very courageous man. Three years
| ago the Independent movemant swept our part,
| from power, but it did not destroy the force O.
| aggressiyeness of our organization. Two year
| ago the boldest and strictest party man in TIT
| State. Mr. Quay, announced himself as candi
date for State Treasurer The independent
hailed it as his political suicide. He was elected
| by very large majority, and year later wa
/ elected United States Senator by the unite'
voice of the Republican party, Independents am
| ALL with one single exception. Mr. Quay will b
popular in the Senate and an ornament to tina
body, and in the new era of courage and fore
which hope and believe has come to the Re
publican party, ne will be a wise counselor AM
a bold actor"
Iwish it were possible for me to follow in de
tail General Camerons strong talk on the past
present and future of politics Naturally.
have only been able to give glimpse of it.
He will return to his native country in April
and unless signs fail will himself be wise cour
! selor in shaping the future of the party who's
history he helped to make as Secretary of Wal
United States Senator aud foreign minister.